In this month's Pack Your Potential, get tools and tips to help you navigate 2026 with confidence and clarity.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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Pack Your Potential

April 2026

Your Career and Professional Development Source

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Find a Way To Recognize Every Employee

Is your recognition authentic? Learn the three simple, consistent moves to make every Pack employee feel seen and truly valued.
Get tips on giving meaningful recognition ➔
 
    
 
Career Pathways
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You Already Have the Skills — Now Make Them Work for You

Learn how to apply the skills you already have to make your next career move at this May 20 session.
Find out more ➔
 
    
 
Featured Learning
 
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The Impact of Attitude on Work and Life
 
Your mindset dictates your success. Learn how to shift from self-doubt to confidence in this May 7 workshop focused on the power of a positive attitude.
 
Sign up to begin your transformation ➔
 
 
 
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Time Management Tools: To-Do Lists, Calendars, Smartphones and More
 
Learn to manage your time and tasks with apps, priority grids and other strategies at our May 21 workshop.
 
Explore ways to optimize your time ➔
 
 

LinkedIn Learning

Transform your team culture with consistent, specific recognition that builds trust, a sense of belonging and avoids leadership errors. Explore these curated courses from LinkedIn Learning, an online repository of training videos that NC State employees can access for free by logging in with their NC State email address.

  • Not Giving Recognition (3:00)
  • Making Recognition a Routine (3:33)
  • Give Specific Praise and Recognition (2:04)
  • Why Employee Recognition Is Key for Inclusion and Belonging (3:14)
 
    
 
CONNECT AND ENGAGE
 
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Howl Do You Like Pack Your Potential?
 
We refreshed the format of Pack Your Potential this past December. Now, we’d love to get your feedback on the current reading experience.
 
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Mark Your Calendar
 
May
4
 
Wolfpack Way of Life Wellness Fair ➔
 
 
May
15
 
SHRA annual appraisals due ➔
 
 
May
17
 
Our Extraordinary Pack Employee Appreciation Week runs through May 23 ➔
 
 
May
31
 
All SHRA plans to be entered into WPP for 26-27 cycle ➔
 
 
Jun
2
 
Awards for Excellence Ceremony ➔
 
 
Jun
30
 
2025‐26 EPS (EHRA nonfaculty) performance cycle ends ➔
 
 
    
 
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